Closest match
Alnico V magnet: punchier, more aggressive
Output compared on measured inductance; tone charts compared directly.
high confidence
DiMarzio
DiMarzio Muscle T
A bridge Tele pickup with an Alnico magnet and moderate output.
moderate outputscooped mids
Specs
- DC resistance
- 8.47k
- Inductance
- 3.56 Hmeasured, 1 reading
- Magnet
- Alnico
- Coil
- Single coil
From DiMarzio's published specs ↗ (opens in a new tab). Traits come from these specs by stated rules.
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lower output · Alnico V magnet: punchier, more aggressive
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Compare →high confidenceAlnico V magnet: punchier, more aggressive
Output compared on measured inductance; no tone chart to compare.
Compare →medium confidenceAlnico V magnet: punchier, more aggressive
Output compared on measured inductance; no tone chart to compare.
Compare →medium confidenceAlnico V magnet: punchier, more aggressive
Output compared on measured inductance; no tone chart to compare.
Compare →medium confidenceAlnico III magnet: warmer, smoother
Output compared on measured inductance; no tone chart to compare.
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What others say
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“Those early Tele single coils define what many call “twang”: crisp attack, bright highs, and a certain snap in the mids.”
“Notes hit hard, mids stay full, and highs smooth out without losing detail.”
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